Portola, CA · Plumas County
Home Occupation Permit Application
Portola residents use this application to describe a proposed home business and request city approval before operating it.
What this form is
The application requests a home occupation permit and explains that the business cannot operate until the city approves it and issues the permit and business license. Applicants describe the business, answer questions about customers, deliveries, employees, parking, signs, vehicles, and materials, and state how much floor area it will use. The form also lists required materials, including plot, floor, and parking plans.
Who needs it
Residents proposing to operate a business from their home in Portola should complete this application and provide the requested business and property details.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists the Planning and Building Department.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the signer certifies the information under penalty of perjury and signs and dates the application.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Home Occupation Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide the proposed business and applicant details, then answer the questions about the home occupation.
- 3
Gather Required Materials
Gather the materials checked or requested on the form, such as plot, floor, and parking plans.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and materials to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Home Occupation Permit Application ask for?
- It asks about the proposed business, property, customers, deliveries, employees, parking, signs, vehicles, materials, and the share of the home used.
- What materials does the application list?
- The form lists a plot plan, floor plan, parking plan, CUP or variance justification, and other materials as required.
- Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation Permit Application?
- No. The signer certifies the information under penalty of perjury and signs and dates the application; the form does not require notarization.
- How do I submit the Home Occupation Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists the Planning and Building Department.